A survey conducted by Nuveen found that 86% of institutional investors are embracing alternative investments, and two third of those plan to increase their allocation in the coming year. The study found that the pandemic "has brought some new approaches to the daily work of investing, including the due diligence process.” The most popular investment sectors are real estate, cited by 80% of respondents, private equity (70%) and infrastructure (63%). Investors are also looking for alternative investments that favor environmental, social and governance (ESG) precepts with 69% seeking ESG-oriented investments this year.
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